Gem 1: Brunch @ Heirloom
Sunday morning, my friend Molly & I ventured to Heirloom Cafe in Normaltown. Heirloom is surrounded by the Historic Boulevard and all of it’s quaint houses (I would recommend a pre-meal stroll through the area). Although Sunday was a rainy, dreary day, the upbeat and colorful atmosphere of Heirloom brightened our days.
Before partaking in what we ordered, we were pleasantly surprised by the complimentary appetizer: chocolate chip scones. They were fluffy yet moist and seemed to melt in our mouths. The chocolate chip ratio was not overpowering and offered a nice pre-meal treat!
For coffee I ordered a Macchiato. It came in a miniature tea cup & was foamed to perfection. It was enjoyable, but small. Next time, I’ll order a latte so I can sip on it for the whole meal.
For my entree, I ordered the Huevos Rancheros. They were composed of: 2 poached eggs, crispy corn tortilla, Spanish tomato sauce, black beans, cotija cheese, & cilantro sour cream.
Overall, the dish was delicious. I didn’t love the Spanish tomato sauce. I would’ve preferred something spicier with a little kick.
Things they did well:
+ the poached eggs.
+ the crispy corn tortillas.
+ the cotija cheese.
+ the flavors complimented each other nicely.
**Next time, I want to try the Buttermilk Pancakes.**
<<<We left with happy bellies –Thank you Heirloom!>>>
Quick facts…
Location: Chase St. in Normaltown
Food offerings are seasonal and local.
Open for lunch for weekdays, dinner every night, and brunch on the weekends.
Website for hours & menu: http://www.heirloomathens.com
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